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NERDC Extends 2026 Textbook Submission Deadline NERDC headquarters ahead of the National Textbook Ranking System rollout.

NERDC Extends 2026 Textbook Submission Deadline

Otamere Gladness July 31, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The NERDC textbook submission deadline has been extended to 7 August 2026, giving publishers,...

New JAMB Registrar Aina Declares War on Exam Fraud, Pledges Student-Centred Reforms Aina Takes Over JAMB, Vows to Combat Exam Malpractice, Improve Candidate Experience

Aina Takes Over JAMB, Vows to Combat Exam Malpractice, Improve Candidate Experience

New JAMB Registrar Aina Declares War on Exam Fraud, Pledges Student-Centred Reforms

Mirian Gom July 31, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria- The newly appointed Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Professor Segun Aina, has...

NUC Approves Jigawa Medical University to Tackle Doctor Shortage

Mirian Gom July 30, 2026

ABUJA – The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the Jigawa State University of Medical and Allied...

Alausa’s Education Reforms Win Global Endorsement Education Minister Maruf Alausa meets former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete during discussions on education reforms.

Education Minister Maruf Alausa meets former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete during discussions on education reforms.

Alausa’s Education Reforms Win Global Endorsement

Otamere Gladness July 30, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria education reforms have received fresh international recognition ahead of the Global Education Summit,...

FG Urges States to Improve Education Data for $552m Funding Education Minister Maruf Alausa addresses commissioners at the education data retreat in Abuja.

Education Minister Maruf Alausa addresses commissioners at the education data retreat in Abuja.

FG Urges States to Improve Education Data for $552m Funding

Otamere Gladness July 29, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has urged state governments to strengthen their education data systems to...

FG Invests Over ₦1tn in Higher Education – Official Education Minister Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa addresses stakeholders on higher education investment in Abuja.

Education Minister Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa addresses stakeholders on higher education investment in Abuja.

FG Invests Over ₦1tn in Higher Education – Official

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius July 28, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has invested more than ₦1 trillion in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector...

The Next School Attack Starts with an Open Gate An unfenced LEA Primary School in Katampe, Abuja. Security experts warn that the absence of perimeter fencing and controlled access leaves many Nigerian schools vulnerable to criminal attacks.(Photo credit: Edino Cornelius/AHR)

An unfenced LEA Primary School in Katampe, Abuja. Security experts warn that the absence of perimeter fencing and controlled access leaves many Nigerian schools vulnerable to criminal attacks.(Photo credit: Edino Cornelius/AHR)

The Next School Attack Starts with an Open Gate

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius July 28, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – After security forces rescued abducted pupils and teachers from a school in Oyo State,...

Tinubu’s Reforms Built for Long-Term Growth – Alausa Education Minister Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa speaks on education reforms and Nigeria's economic growth.

Education Minister Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa speaks on education reforms and Nigeria's economic growth.

Tinubu’s Reforms Built for Long-Term Growth – Alausa

Otamere Gladness July 27, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms are designed to deliver long-term sustainable growth rather than...

Education Key to Nigeria’s $1tn Economy – FG Education Minister Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa speaks on education reforms and Nigeria's economic growth.

Education Key to Nigeria’s $1tn Economy – FG

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius July 26, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — Education will be the driving force behind Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1 trillion...

Israel Confirms iFAIR 5 Funding for Nigerian Innovators Israeli Ambassador Michael Freeman addresses participants during the closing ceremony of iFAIR Cohort 4 in Abuja while announcing funding for iFAIR 5.